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MILWAUKEE — Marquette Theatre will present “All in the Timing” by David Ives from Friday, Nov. 10, to Sunday, Nov. 19, at the Evan P. and Marion Helfaer Theatre, 525 N. 13th St. A hilarious combination of six short comic plays, this critically acclaimed winner of the John Gassner Playwriting Award combines wit, intellect, satire...

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 3, 2023) — Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that it will provide 1,500 free A1C screenings at select Hy-Vee stores throughout its eight-state region for National Diabetes Month during the month of November. This simple blood test measures average blood sugar levels over the past three months. This is a common...

The nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $346.7 million in direct economic activity in Dane County annually, supporting 4,677 jobs and generating over $25 million in local and state government revenues, according to a new economic impact study. With assistance from Dane Arts, the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 study (AEP6) was conducted by Americans for the...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results of a study conducted to understand the extent of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in shallow groundwater throughout Wisconsin.   PFAS are a group of human-made chemicals used for decades in numerous products, including non-stick cookware, fast food wrappers, stain-resistant sprays and certain types of firefighting...

MILWAUKEE, WI -- Various special events and activities will be featured during the 80th annual Holiday Folk Fair International, America’s premiere multi-cultural festival, Fri., Nov. 17 – Sun., Nov. 19, 2023, at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, Wis. The annual “Cultural Awareness Program” on Nov. 17, will allow thousands of...

Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary-designee Dan Hereth learned Wednesday he had earned a prestigious award and recorded a first for Wisconsin.  The Council of State Governments (CSG) announced the 2023 recipients of its 20 Under 40 Award late yesterday, which included Hereth. Each year, CSG recognizes 20 up-and-coming elected and appointed...

WOOD COUNTY – People, paddles and pickleball is what community members in Auburndale hope will bring residents of all ages together. This popular sport has increased in popularity and while the people are ready to play the game, they don’t have enough equipment or courts on which to play. A donation from Security Health Plan of Wisconsin,...

(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County invites inquisitive minds of all ages to celebrate the annual Friends of Retzer Nature Center’s Science Fest: Now You See It! Now You Don’t! – powered by Generac – this Saturday, November 4. Attendees will enjoy discovering how our daily lives connect with science, technology, engineering, and math. Saturday, November...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Oct. 30, 2023) – Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes announces the launch of Values Cremation, tiered cremation service packages that help provide more options for those planning for simple cremation services. The Prasser-Kleczka team sees a real need for more transparency and accountability with cremation services and wants to educate consumers while providing a trustworthy alternative. 

MILWAUKEE, WI. – Experienced Leader Takes Helm to Drive the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of COmmerce (WVCC) into a New Era of Growth and Innovation. The WVCC, pleased to announce the appointment of Christian Thornton as its new President & CEO, effective November 1, 2023. Christian Thornton brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of...

Two ramps at West Verona Avenue in Verona will be closed November 3 through November 10 for ramp work in the area. US 18/151 off-ramp to West Verona Avenue West Verona Avenue on-ramp to US 18/151 Motorists are advised to use alternate routes. 

MADISON, Wis. – Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health are investigating whether the drug leuprolide, which is approved for prostate cancer in men, can be used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in women. The goal of the trial, which is titled, Leuprolide plus Cholinesterase Inhibition to reduce...

DANE COUNTY – For the fourth year in a row, Madison Reading Project is launching its annual Community Book Drive, promising to fill the homes of area children with new books this holiday season.  The goal: Raise $100,000 and provide 15,000 new books before winter break; more than 12,000 children will receive the books...

The final event for 2023 will be a Regional South Central and Southwest Virtual Job Fair to be held, Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 2 pm to 4pm. Job-seekers can meet virtually with multiple local businesses in a variety of industries. As of November 2, 36 employers have registered to participate from a variety of different industries...

On Saturday November 4, 2023, workers representing several Madison-area labor unions affiliated with the South Central Federation of Labor (SCFL) will hold a “Solidarity March and Rally” at the Capitol to call attention to their efforts to achieve fair contracts with their employers and to highlight the solidarity of workers across Madison and the country.